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ONE OF ESQUIRE’S BEST SCI-FI BOOKS OF 2024Bethany Jacobs returns with On Vicious Worlds, the electrifying sequel to These Burning Stars, the Philip K. Dick Award-winning space opera novel about revenge, power, and the price of Jeveni have found a fragile sense of peace on the ice planet of Capamame, far from the Kindom’s domineering control. There, Jun Ironway and Masar Hawks are tasked with the impossible: protecting their colony from a faceless saboteur who is hell-bent on spreading mayhem and murder through the , stoic Cleric Chono and Six, the wild manipulator responsible for outwitting the Nightfoot family, struggle to stay one step ahead of their enemies. A collision is on the horizon. One that could ignite the spark of over it all hangs the cruel legacy of Esek Nightfoot. A legacy that may prove impossible to escape. . . . Praise for These Burning Stars:★ “An intricate plot for revenge drives this far-future SF political thriller. An exciting start from a fresh talent.”―Kirkus (Starred Review)★ “Readers who love smart thrillers and explosive science fiction won’t want to miss this book.”―Booklist (Starred Review)★ “A devilishly fun thrill ride … These Burning Stars is plotted like a chess match, confident and surprising as Jacobs moves each piece thoughtfully across her board.”―BookPage (Starred Review)

Author: Bethany Jacobs
Publisher: Orbit
Published: 10/15/2024
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.15 lbs
Size: 9.2″ H x 5.9″ L x 1.4″ W
ISBN: 9780316463522